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Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

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A02AF Antacids with antiflatulents<br />

A02AG Antacids with antispasmodics<br />

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Preparations containing a combination of antacids <strong>and</strong> antispasmodics<br />

are classified in this group if the main use is as an antacid. See also<br />

A03 - Drugs <strong>for</strong> functional gastrointestinal disorders.<br />

A02AH Antacids with sodium bicarbonate<br />

All antacids containing sodium bicarbonate are classified in this group.<br />

No <strong>ATC</strong> 5th levels are assigned in this group.<br />

Preparations containing sodium bicarbonate to be used only in<br />

connection with double-contrast radiography are classified in V07AY.<br />

A02AX Antacids, other combinations<br />

A02B DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL<br />

REFLUX DISEASE (GORD)<br />

Peptic ulcer includes ulcers in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum.<br />

Combinations with H2-receptor antagonists are classified in A02B.<br />

See also A03 - Drugs <strong>for</strong> functional gastrointestinal disorders. Antacids<br />

in combination with liquorice root or linseed are classified in A02A -<br />

Antacids.<br />

Combinations with NSAIDs are classified in M01A.<br />

A02BA H2-receptor antagonists<br />

Ranitidine bismuth citrate is classified here, whereas other bismuth salts<br />

are classified in A02BX.<br />

The <strong>DDD</strong>s are based on treatment of peptic ulcers.

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